Famed for its pyramids, artwork, and mummies, ancient Egypt remains a fascinating and mysterious place. The text of this book profiles the Pharaohs, the Egyptian people, and their half-animal gods, as well as explaining many of the culture's contributions to science, architecture, and cosmetics. A cardboard King Tut headdress is included, with some assembly required. This book is part of a series designed to make history exciting for readers 8 to 12, each containing a holographic 3-D cover, dozens of captioned illustrations, information cards, reusable stickers, a pull-out poster, links to websites for further study, and a separate work of fiction.